Behind the Digital LensMusings of an Amateur Photographer

1st Aug, 2014 Short Update

It’s been a slow, warm Summer for me.  That basically means that I haven’t taken very many photos.  But, I have taken some, mostly of the irises and day lilies that are in a little garden close to my apartment building.  I would say they aren’t the best photos I have taken, but they are certainly not the worst, either.  I wish I had a macro lens so that I could take close-ups of flowers, something I really enjoyed doing with my Canon PowerShot Pro 1 camera.  But, right now, it wouldn’t matter much because it’s been breezy, which means flowers sway back and forth and capturing them in closeup is like trying to catch a rambunctious puppy: next to impossible.

However, I’ve never been the best flower photographer, so this is good practice for me.  My ex-wife takes beautiful flower photos and I am envious of her abilities.  Her success, though, makes me a better photographer because I try to emulate what she does while keeping with my own style.  There is nothing wrong with making comparisons and then trying to emulate photos of someone you admire.  There is no competition, but it makes you a better photographer, at least in my opinion.

I am looking forward to the weeks and months ahead and getting back into the swing of photography on a regular basis.  For now I am just concentrating on getting my strength back.  Believe it or not, holding a camera requires back muscles that you never notice until they’re cut or strained.